Scientific classification

Scientific Name: Psidium Guajava Linn.
English Name: Guava,Common Guava,Yellow Guava,Lemon Guava,Apple Guava,Mpera(Kiswahili),Mubera (Kikuyu),Mmupeera(Luganda)
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Psidium
Type: Evergreen Shrub,Evergreen Tree
Country Of Origin: China

Psidium guajava is a large dicotyledonous shrub, or small evergreen tree,generally 3-10 m high, many branches; stems crooked, bark light to reddish brown, thin, smooth, continuously flaking; root system generally superficial and very extensive, frequently extending well beyond the canopy, there are some deep roots but no distinct taproot.

Suitable for: The guava is a hardy tree that adapts to a wide range of growing conditions. It can stand a wide range of temperatures;the highest yields are recorded at mean temperatures of 23-28 deg.C. In the subtropics quiescent trees withstand light frost and 3.5-6 months (depending on the cultivar) of mean temperatures above 16 deg.C suffice for flowering and fruiting. It fruits at altitudes up to 1 500 m and survives up to 2 000 m. Guava is more drought-resistant than most tropical fruit crops. For maximum production in the tropics, however it requires rainfall distributed over the year. If fruit ripens during a very wet period it loses flavour and may split.

Uses:Psidium guajava is grown for its fruit which upon ripening, the guava becomes soft and juicy. It may be eaten fresh, made into a juice or nectar contain fruit pulp, or made into preserves, jam, jelly, or paste. Guava is an excellent source of C vitamin. Its wood can be used to make poles, fenceposts and tool handles, in handicrafts and for charcoal and firewood.It is also becoming a popular bonsai species and is currently quite popular in India and Eastern Asia.

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Major Guava cultivars profile

Seedless Guava / Red Flesh Guava

The test(sweetness) of Seedless Guava (Red Flesh) reach to 10%-15% Brix.Under normal circumstances,the weight of per guava is 300-500 grams,the production capacity of 2-3 years after planting.But they will be enter the period of high yield starting from the thirdly year,average production capacity per mu of yearly has more than ten thousand kg.

Seedless Guava / White Flesh Guava

The test(sweetness) of Seedless Guava (White Flesh) reach to 10%-15% Brix.Under normal circumstances,the weight of per guava is 300-500 grams,the production capacity of 2-3 years after planting.But they will be enter the period of high yield starting from the thirdly year,average production capacity per mu of yearly has more than ten thousand kg.

Pearl Guava

Pearl Guava is circular or ovoid,strong adaptability, easy planting, pest less,mature period in July - September and December to January.The weight of single fruit is 400-600 grams,Max 1000 grams.Thin skin,and yellow-green,flesh thick and yellow-white,less fruit pit,flesh crisp and grain slag,sugar is high,taste sweet,good taste, good quality,excellent storage capacity,have a special aromatic smell.Soluble solids content 8.5% ~ 12.0%,total sugar content 6.12% ~ 10.40%,vitamin C content is 0.14% ~ 0.17%.
Has the rich nutritional value,contains a lot of vitamin C and some lipids and minerals,there are many kinds of trace elements, calcium, iron and phosphorus.Can improve human body cell activity and body immunity.

Featured Fruit Tree: Guava

Scientific classification

Major Guava cultivars profile

Seedless Guava / Red Flesh Guava

Seedless Guava / White Flesh Guava

Pearl Guava